The LA SBDC Regional Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses.

We serve Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

  • Live Q&A: All About Growing Your Sales and Making Your Processes More Efficient

    Webinar

    Join the Long Beach SBDC for our live Q&A addressing questions on how to increase the sales of your business and how to make your operation run more efficiently. SBDC business advisors Mike Huntley and Herb Thompson will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of topics that […]

    Free
  • Trademark & Copyright Explained

    Webinar

    Confusion often abounds regarding trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. These are all intangible creations of the human intellect, usually referred to as “Intellectual Property.” Regardless of the focus of your business, it is likely that Intellectual Property (“IP”) is one of the most valuable assets of your business.  This webinar will help you understand […]

    Free
  • Why Most Hiring Falls Short and How To Build An All-Star Team

    Webinar

    Hiring your first employee or expanding your team is a major milestone, but adding people without the right structure can create more stress than support. In this session, we’ll take a step back and look at what your business actually needs before you hire, and how to build a team that supports growth from the […]

    free
  • Marketing Essentials for Business Growth: Build Your Visibility & Drive Results

    Webinar

    Are you a business owner or entrepreneur ready to take control of your marketing but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you understand and implement the core marketing strategies every business needs to grow. In this session, we’ll break down the essentials and help you build a solid foundation to boost […]

    Free
  • The Basics of Leasing

    Webinar

    Join us to learn from SBDC business advisor, Karie Armstrong, about the ins and outs of leasing for brick and mortar. Karie will cover the leasing process, how to use a broker, and site selection. During the webinar, we will discuss the different types of leases, timelines and expectations, letter of intent, in addition to […]

    Free
  • Funding Your Growth: For Existing and Start-up Small Businesses

    North Long Beach Higher Education Center 635 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Are you at a point where you need funding for the continued growth of your business? Are you unsure how to find the right sources of funding? Do you know the exact amount of cash-flow needed to grow your business? Join SBDC advisors Shaila Patankar and Max Ordonez for a workshop that identifies some key questions to ask when […]

    free
  • The Importance of Vision and Mission When Marketing Your Business

    North Long Beach Higher Education Center 635 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA, United States

    If you are a business owner and someone asks you, “What do you do?” you need to answer with an easy-to-follow story that gets to the heart of the matter, explaining what you do, why you do it, and how people benefit from using your products or services. This workshop examines how to build your […]

    Free
  • Claude Part 2 — Projects, Artifacts, SOPs & Building Your Unique AI Voice

    Webinar

    In this intermediate, hands-on session, for those using basic Claude, you’ll go beyond basic prompting and unlock the real power of Claude for your business. Designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals building a side hustle, this webinar focuses on using Claude to create structured projects, reusable artifacts, and streamlined systems that save time […]

    free
  • Live Q&A: All About Marketing Your Small Business

    Webinar

    Join the Long Beach SBDC for our Live Marketing Q&A addressing questions on how to effectively market and grow your business. SBDC advisor and Business Growth Strategist David Mitroff Ph.D. and Brad Pollak, Director of the Long Beach SBDC, will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of […]

    Free